OMVIC OMVIC Warranties and Vehicle Condition Representations 5

Question 1

A dealer advertises a vehicle as 'mechanically sound' without inspection. The vehicle breaks down on the buyer's drive home. This representation is:

Accepted Answer

A material misrepresentation that may void the contract

Answer

Claiming a vehicle is 'mechanically sound' without inspection is a material misrepresentation that could allow the buyer to rescind the contract.

Question 2

Under Ontario's Consumer Protection Act as it applies to vehicle sales, what is the cooling-off period for a vehicle purchased from a dealer using a direct agreement?

Accepted Answer

No cooling-off period exists for vehicle sales

Answer

Standard motor vehicle purchases from dealerships in Ontario do not have a statutory cooling-off period; consumers must negotiate carefully before signing.

Question 3

A dealer sells a rebuilt vehicle without disclosing its rebuilt status on the bill of sale. Under OMVIC, this is:

Accepted Answer

A violation requiring mandatory disclosure

Answer

Rebuilt status is a mandatory disclosure; failing to include it violates OMVIC's Code of Ethics and the Motor Vehicle Dealers Act.

Question 4

Which document must Ontario dealers provide to used vehicle buyers before a sale is finalized?

Accepted Answer

The Used Vehicle Information Package (UVIP)

Answer

Ontario law requires dealers to provide the UVIP to used vehicle buyers before the sale is completed.

Question 5

A dealer's warranty states 'engine and transmission covered for 30 days.' A water pump fails on day 20. Is this covered?

Accepted Answer

No, because the warranty specifically lists only engine and transmission

Answer

Written warranties are interpreted strictly; if the water pump is not listed, it falls outside the specific coverage stated.

OMVIC (Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council) Practice Test

OMVIC (Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council) Practice Test

OMVIC OMVIC Warranties and Vehicle Condition Representations 5